Oh, I can kiss ass if I really, really need to. Some egos are indispensable, and if it takes flattery and sucking up to achieve my goal, I can do it. ...ust like I can play the hatchet man if somebody needs firing with prejudice. I don’t like it, it’s not me, but it has to be done. If I couldn’t put on the act when required, I wouldn’t be doing my job properly. However, socially, these days I don’t do anything I don’t want to do. I learned that the hard way, from squiring Marsha to a whole. He thought about the things he wanted to do to Pepper, and realized he wasn’t any more forgiving than Dan. He added, “To tell the truth, I’d like to see the jerk in serious pain.”Hank took a long drink from his can of beer. He belched and shook the empty can. Looking over at his sons, he said, “The beer is gone. It’s time for you two to set up the trailer.”“We’re still drinking our beers,” Calvin said looking down at his can. It was still half full.“Finish them and get to work,” Hank said. He. “Seeker Crnnch, what is it you desire?” the statue stated in beautifully melodious Yr’chan.“It spoke!” Fumel stated the obvious.“My name is Athena and of course I can speak through this object,” the statue replied with a hint of laughter.“But why didn’t you say anything before?”“Well, you never specifically asked me to, now did you?”“Er...”“Ar-Thenna, we have been tasked to attack the Vultoqi, but the plan itself simply means our death. We were wondering if your followers or allies could assist. “But Paula is your cousin!” Mom declared in horror.“We’ve been all through this,” I said, my disgust evident.“We thought you guys might fool around a bit. We never dreamed you’d actually want to get her pregnant,” Linda indicated.“When Paula told me she was fertile, I asked if she wanted to have my child, and she nodded that she did. I personally hope that it took, though I certainly wouldn’t be opposed to us trying again,” I said, squeezing Paula’s hand, as smiling.“Oh honey, tell me you.